{"id":128857,"date":"2026-06-19T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T13:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T11:12:07","slug":"airplane-luggage-rules-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Take on a Plane in 2026: Carry-On Rules Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What can you take on a plane, and what will security stop dead in its tracks? This one question can really send your heart racing, especially when you&#8217;re packing at the last minute. I&#8217;ve clocked up a fair few flights by now and know all too well how stressful it is to constantly wonder what exactly will pass through the X-ray and what the staff will toss into the bin without a second thought. On top of that, the rules set by airlines and airports themselves keep evolving, and <strong>the past few months have brought several major changes regarding liquids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why I&#8217;ve put together everything you need to know about packing your <strong>carry-on bag for 2026<\/strong>. We&#8217;ll go through the tricky bits around cosmetics, I&#8217;ll explain how the new airport scanners work, and I&#8217;ll throw in a few tricks to help you avoid the stress of those unpopular transparent bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6a37599d0b2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6a37599d0b2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo.jpg\" alt=\"What you can pack on a plane\" class=\"wp-image-86515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What you can pack on a plane.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#What_can_you_take_on_a_plane_the_basic_carry-on_rules\" >What can you take on a plane: the basic carry-on rules<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Liquids_in_your_carry-on_2026_rules\" >Liquids in your carry-on (2026 rules)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Solid_and_waterless_cosmetics_how_to_legally_get_around_the_liquid_limit\" >Solid and waterless cosmetics: how to legally get around the liquid limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Food_in_your_carry-on\" >Food in your carry-on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Electronics_power_banks_and_batteries\" >Electronics, power banks and batteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Medication_and_health_supplies\" >Medication and health supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Pets_on_board\" >Pets on board<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Carry-on_baggage_dimensions_by_airline_2026\" >Carry-on baggage dimensions by airline 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#What_you_cant_take_on_a_plane\" >What you can&#8217;t take on a plane<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Sharp_objects\" >Sharp objects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Weapons_and_similar_items\" >Weapons and similar items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Explosives_and_flammables\" >Explosives and flammables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Liquids_over_100_ml\" >Liquids over 100 ml<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Chemical_and_toxic_substances\" >Chemical and toxic substances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#High-capacity_batteries\" >High-capacity batteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Prohibited_foods_and_plants\" >Prohibited foods and plants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Checked_luggage_what_belongs_in_it_and_what_doesnt\" >Checked luggage: what belongs in it and what doesn&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Where_to_go_next_on_your_smart_packing_journey\" >Where to go next on your smart packing journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#What_is_the_liquid_limit_for_carry-on_luggage_in_2026\" >What is the liquid limit for carry-on luggage in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#How_can_I_legally_get_around_the_liquid_limit\" >How can I legally get around the liquid limit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Do_I_need_to_take_out_liquids_and_electronics_at_the_airport\" >Do I need to take out liquids and electronics at the airport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Can_I_have_a_power_bank_in_my_carry-on_luggage\" >Can I have a power bank in my carry-on luggage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#What_are_the_carry-on_luggage_dimensions_for_Ryanair_and_Wizz_Air\" >What are the carry-on luggage dimensions for Ryanair and Wizz Air?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#Can_I_bring_my_own_food_on_board_the_plane\" >Can I bring my own food on board the plane?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airplane-luggage-rules-guide\/#What_exactly_counts_as_a_liquid_at_the_airport\" >What exactly counts as a liquid at the airport?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_take_on_a_plane_the_basic_carry-on_rules\"><\/span>What can you take on a plane: the basic carry-on rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re only travelling for a few days or trying to save on your ticket, you&#8217;ll probably get by with just a cabin suitcase or a backpack. What you can realistically fit inside is mainly limited by which <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">carry-on bag or backpack<\/a> your airline actually allows on board in the first place. Every carrier has its own strict limits for dimensions and permitted weight, which we&#8217;ll cover in more detail in the table a little further down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquids_in_your_carry-on_2026_rules\"><\/span>Liquids in your carry-on (2026 rules)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although security technology is advancing in leaps and bounds, at most airports around the world the good old rule still applies: you may only carry liquids in containers with a <strong>maximum volume of 100 ml<\/strong>. What&#8217;s more, all these little bottles have to fit into <strong>one transparent, resealable bag<\/strong> whose total volume doesn&#8217;t exceed one litre, with each passenger entitled to exactly one such bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the rush of packing people often forget what actually counts as a liquid at security, because it&#8217;s far more than just your favourite bottle of water. Into that one-litre bag you also have to squeeze your <strong>perfume, spray and roll-on deodorant, toothpaste, gels, creams, liquid make-up, and mascara or lipstick in liquid form<\/strong> \u2014 and, oddly enough, foods like <strong>yoghurt, honey or pur\u00e9e pouches<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big development for travellers is the wider rollout of <strong>modern CT scanners<\/strong>, thanks to which, at selected certified airports, liquids over the original 100 ml can pass through from 29 July 2025 \u2014 with a bonus of up to two litres in total. At these modern terminals you don&#8217;t even have to take your electronics or that transparent bag of cosmetics out of your backpack at all. The catch, though, is that this relaxation doesn&#8217;t yet apply everywhere and depends purely on each airport&#8217;s equipment, so elsewhere you&#8217;ll still run into the strict 100 ml limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The situation has become noticeably simpler at some major European hubs from late 2025, where <strong>certain terminals for intra-Schengen flights<\/strong> now let you take a classic bag of 100 ml bottles plus one additional container of up to 2 litres, without unpacking anything onto the belt. At <strong>terminals for flights outside the Schengen area<\/strong>, however, the original strict rules for a maximum of 100 ml still apply, along with the requirement to unload laptops and cosmetics into plastic trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why I personally advise all travellers <strong>not to rely on the promised bonus exemptions<\/strong> and to always pack according to the stricter 100 ml rule. It&#8217;s very easy to enjoy the luxury of a CT scanner on the way out, only to lose your larger creams and shampoos at security on the way back from a smaller foreign airport \u2014 for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: A full bottle of water won&#8217;t get you through security anywhere in the world, but you&#8217;ll have zero problems with an empty bottle that you then fill up at the drinking fountains just past the checkpoint. There are of course exceptions for essential medication and baby food, though these require a special medical certificate, while something like contact lens solution is treated as any other ordinary liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6a37599dc1d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6a37599dc1d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tekutiny-letadlo.jpg\" alt=\"Liquids must always be in a transparent resealable bag\" class=\"wp-image-86519\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tekutiny-letadlo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tekutiny-letadlo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tekutiny-letadlo-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tekutiny-letadlo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tekutiny-letadlo-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Liquids must always be in a transparent, resealable bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solid_and_waterless_cosmetics_how_to_legally_get_around_the_liquid_limit\"><\/span>Solid and waterless cosmetics: how to legally get around the liquid limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If constantly decanting shampoo into tiny bottles frustrates you as much as it does me, there&#8217;s one trick I consider a lifesaver and now use before every flight. Solid and waterless cosmetics quite logically <strong>don&#8217;t count as a liquid<\/strong>, so you can carry them completely freely in your carry-on, without any special packaging and, crucially, without any limits. This typically includes classic <strong>bar soap, powder or bar shampoo, toothpaste tablets, a solid deodorant<\/strong> stick, a solid lip balm and various make-up removing powders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our motorhome travels, Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I tried out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/waterless-travel-cosmetics-review\/\">nanoSPACE<\/a> waterless cosmetics<\/strong>, and I was absolutely won over by how well they work and how compact they are. Their travel pack includes a great powder shampoo and, above all, brilliant toothpaste tablets with hydroxyapatite, which naturally whitens and strengthens tooth enamel over time. Since none of these products count as a liquid, you&#8217;ll sail through airport security smoothly and without any unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also very light and takes up almost no space in your backpack. It&#8217;s natural and <strong>contains no preservatives<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s a hit with people who have sensitive skin or allergies too. Just to give you an idea of how long it lasts: one small powder shampoo will easily see you through about twenty uses, and the compact pack of soap tablets comfortably covers fifteen days of daily travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;re heading to the seaside for a longer stay, pack into your under-100 ml bottles only the absolute essentials you simply can&#8217;t do without for the first couple of days. Then buy all the heavy, bulky toiletries \u2014 like litre bottles of shower gel or big tubes of sunscreen \u2014 far more conveniently at a local supermarket once you reach your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6a3759a32bc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6a3759a32bc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"788\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1.jpg\" alt=\"Solid and waterless cosmetics don&#039;t count as a liquid\" class=\"wp-image-90890\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1-696x366.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bezvoda-kosmetika-recenze-1-1392x731.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solid and waterless cosmetics don&#8217;t count as a liquid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_in_your_carry-on\"><\/span>Food in your carry-on<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can of course pack a snack for the journey, and any solid foods like your <strong>favourite biscuits, homemade sandwiches, crisps, chocolate, hard cheese or bread<\/strong> will pass through the X-ray without any issue. But as soon as we&#8217;re talking about anything liquid or semi-liquid \u2014 which unfortunately covers your morning yoghurt, creamy soups, various sauces or baby pur\u00e9es \u2014 the same strict rules apply as for other liquids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be extremely careful, though, about strict import restrictions when travelling to destinations outside the European Union. Countries such as the USA, Australia and New Zealand have draconian laws protecting their ecosystems, so it&#8217;s absolutely forbidden to bring in fresh fruit, vegetables, plant seeds, or local animal products and cured meats \u2014 doing so could land you with a hefty fine at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronics_power_banks_and_batteries\"><\/span>Electronics, power banks and batteries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re allowed to take all your pricier electronics on board \u2014 <strong>laptops, e-readers, tablets, cameras, mobile phones<\/strong>, and even a hairdryer or travel curling iron. Honestly, given the risk of theft and rough baggage handling, you shouldn&#8217;t willingly put these expensive items in the hold anyway \u2014 you just have to switch them to flight mode during the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power banks and spare batteries are a security chapter all of their own. By law you may only carry them <strong>in your carry-on bag<\/strong> and they must never go into checked luggage, due to the risk of spontaneous combustion. Most airlines worldwide allow devices with a capacity of up to <strong>100 Wh on board, which is roughly 27,000 mAh<\/strong>, up to a maximum of two per passenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important development for travellers is the ICAO safety regulation coming into effect on <strong>27 March 2026<\/strong>, under which you must keep your power bank within reach throughout the entire flight and may not stow it in the overhead bin at all, with a strict ban on charging anything from it in flight. Also remember that at airports with older X-ray machines you still have to dutifully take large electronics out into separate trays, whereas with modern CT scanners everything stays conveniently tucked away in your backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medication_and_health_supplies\"><\/span>Medication and health supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Definitely take medication for personal use and any dietary supplements on board, so that losing your big suitcase doesn&#8217;t jeopardise your health. Only with specific prescription drugs \u2014 such as strong painkillers or opiates \u2014 should you always carry the original medical report, ideally with an official English translation, just to be safe. If you absolutely need to carry <strong>liquid medication exceeding the 100 ml limit<\/strong> or baby food, a special exemption applies, but you must declare it at security in advance and present the relevant medical certificate or prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pets_on_board\"><\/span>Pets on board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling with four-legged companions is a chapter in itself, because your pets can either fly with you right in the cabin or in a specially climate-controlled cargo hold. It all depends on the strict conditions of the particular airline and destination country, but always brace yourself for bureaucracy involving an international passport, valid rabies vaccination, microchipping, an early reservation and a fairly high transport fee. If you&#8217;re leaving your pet at home and sorting out reliable care, be sure to read our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jak-pripravit-psa-na-pobyt-v-hotelu-pro-zvirata\/\">how to prepare a dog for a stay at a pet hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6a3759a3e65&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6a3759a3e65\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cestovani-mazlicek.jpg\" alt=\"Pets can travel in the cabin or in the cargo hold\" class=\"wp-image-86523\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cestovani-mazlicek.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cestovani-mazlicek-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cestovani-mazlicek-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cestovani-mazlicek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cestovani-mazlicek-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pets can travel in the cabin or in the cargo hold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carry-on_baggage_dimensions_by_airline_2026\"><\/span>Carry-on baggage dimensions by airline 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I mentioned at the start, every airline has completely different rules, and what passes for free with one carrier can cost you a hefty surcharge right at the boarding gate with another. What&#8217;s more, the rules have been changing very often in recent years, and rarely in the passengers&#8217; favour, so always carefully check the current conditions before buying your ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Airline<\/th><th>Free small bag (under the seat)<\/th><th>Larger cabin bag<\/th><th>Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td>Ryanair<\/td><td>40 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 20 cm<\/td><td>55 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 20 cm, 10 kg<\/td><td>larger bag only with Priority (from 7\/2025)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Wizz Air<\/td><td>40 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 20 cm, up to 10 kg<\/td><td>55 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 23 cm, 10 kg<\/td><td>trolley only with WIZZ Priority<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>easyJet<\/td><td>45 \u00d7 36 \u00d7 20 cm, up to 15 kg<\/td><td>56 \u00d7 45 \u00d7 25 cm, 15 kg<\/td><td>most generous free bag<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Smartwings<\/td><td>40 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 15 cm, 3 kg (Plus\/Flex\/Business)<\/td><td>55 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 23 cm, 8 kg<\/td><td>large bag free for everyone<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Lufthansa<\/td><td>personal item<\/td><td>55 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 23 cm, 8 kg<\/td><td>Economy Basic within Europe often only a personal item<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning to travel mainly with low-cost carriers, be sure to read our detailed guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/\">Ryanair baggage<\/a> before you pack, take a look at the tricky specifics for <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wizz-air-luggage\/\">Wizz Air baggage<\/a>, compare the more generous <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/easyjet-baggage-allowance\/\">easyJet baggage<\/a>, or find out exactly how <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/\">Smartwings baggage<\/a> works on summer holiday charters. And if you&#8217;re still deciding what to set off into the world with, check out our tips on the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-carry-on-luggage\/\">best carry-on bags<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_cant_take_on_a_plane\"><\/span>What you can&#8217;t take on a plane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there&#8217;s naturally a whole host of things that simply won&#8217;t get through security and that you&#8217;ll either have to leave at home with a heavy heart or pack safely deep inside your checked suitcase. The list of banned items is fairly extensive and strict, so I&#8217;ve neatly divided it for you into the main themed categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharp_objects\"><\/span>Sharp objects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Knives and scissors with a blade longer than 6 cm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Razors and razor blades (disposable and electric shavers are the exception).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pins, nails and screwdrivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knitting needles, tent pegs and umbrellas with a sharp tip (a small folding umbrella is fine).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weapons_and_similar_items\"><\/span>Weapons and similar items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Any firearms, including gas and airsoft guns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stun guns and devices that deliver an electric shock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pepper sprays and tear gas for self-defence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistic replica weapons that could be used to intimidate.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explosives_and_flammables\"><\/span>Explosives and flammables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Firecrackers, fireworks and pyrotechnics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flammable liquids and gases (petrol, thinners, gas canisters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials with explosive properties.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquids_over_100_ml\"><\/span>Liquids over 100 ml<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Liquids, gels and creams in containers over 100 ml (apart from medical exemptions or airports with CT scanners).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liquid and semi-liquid foods such as yoghurts, soups or sauces.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_and_toxic_substances\"><\/span>Chemical and toxic substances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Strong acids, poisons and radioactive materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrosives and hazardous chemicals.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-capacity_batteries\"><\/span>High-capacity batteries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Lithium-ion batteries and power banks with a capacity over 100 Wh.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prohibited_foods_and_plants\"><\/span>Prohibited foods and plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants when travelling to countries with strict quarantine rules (Australia, New Zealand).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meat and animal products when travelling to certain countries.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a6a3759a8936&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a6a3759a8936\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/co-si-vzit-na-palubu.jpg\" alt=\"What you can&#039;t take on a plane\" class=\"wp-image-86527\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/co-si-vzit-na-palubu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/co-si-vzit-na-palubu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/co-si-vzit-na-palubu-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/co-si-vzit-na-palubu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/co-si-vzit-na-palubu-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What you can&#8217;t take on a plane.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checked_luggage_what_belongs_in_it_and_what_doesnt\"><\/span>Checked luggage: what belongs in it and what doesn&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re travelling for a longer time and have paid for a large checked bag that goes straight to the cargo hold at check-in, completely different and much more relaxed rules apply. Each airline sets its exact dimensions and weight itself, but on long-haul flights you&#8217;ll typically come across a <strong>limit of up to 23 kg and a total of all three dimensions of up to 158 cm<\/strong>, with everything carefully weighed at the check-in desk \u2014 and you&#8217;ll pay unpleasantly extra for every kilogram over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More importantly, you need to know what does NOT belong in a large suitcase, because it can cause you security problems or financial loss. Never put <strong>power banks or spare lithium batteries<\/strong> in checked luggage, nor expensive electronics without solid protective packaging, fragile souvenirs, important medication, valuables \u2014 and certainly not travel documents, because those simply have to stay on you at all times in your small bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next_on_your_smart_packing_journey\"><\/span>Where to go next on your smart packing journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;re clear on what&#8217;s allowed on board, sort out the rest of your prep too. Take a look at our main guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">carry-on bags and backpacks for the plane<\/a>, compare dimensions for specific airlines (<a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/\">Ryanair<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wizz-air-luggage\/\">Wizz Air<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/easyjet-baggage-allowance\/\">easyJet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/\">Smartwings<\/a>), and pick the right piece from among the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-carry-on-luggage\/\">best carry-on bags<\/a>. Before you zip up the case, check out how to keep it tidy with <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/packing-cubes-pack-smart\/\">packing cubes and organisers<\/a> and what not to forget in your <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/travel-medicine-kit-list\/\">travel first-aid kit<\/a>. Always double-check the current security rules directly with your departure airport too. And if you&#8217;re still hunting for cheap flights, you can take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwi.com\/?affilid=loudavymkrokem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kiwi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_liquid_limit_for_carry-on_luggage_in_2026\"><\/span>What is the liquid limit for carry-on luggage in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>At the vast majority of airports worldwide, the strict rule still applies that you may only carry liquids in small containers with a maximum volume of 100 ml. In addition, all these containers must fit comfortably into one transparent, resealable plastic bag with a total volume not exceeding one liter per person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_legally_get_around_the_liquid_limit\"><\/span>How can I legally get around the liquid limit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best travel hack is to swap your classic cosmetics for solid or waterless alternatives, because from a security checkpoint perspective, these are not considered liquids at all. You can freely and stress-free pack solid soap, powdered shampoo, toothpaste tablets, or solid deodorant without having to bother with transparent bags.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_take_out_liquids_and_electronics_at_the_airport\"><\/span>Do I need to take out liquids and electronics at the airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends entirely on which terminal you&#8217;re departing from and which airport you&#8217;re using. Some airports with new CT scanners no longer require you to remove electronics or liquids from your bag at all. However, at many airports\u2014especially older terminals\u2014you still need to take out both your laptop and the transparent bag with small bottles and place them in a plastic bin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_a_power_bank_in_my_carry-on_luggage\"><\/span>Can I have a power bank in my carry-on luggage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, power banks and all spare lithium batteries must actually be kept exclusively in your carry-on luggage and for safety reasons you must never check them into the hold. Most airlines accept capacities up to 100 Wh, which is approximately 27,000 mAh, with a limit of a maximum of two pieces per person, and as of 2026, there is a worldwide ban on charging them during the flight itself.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_carry-on_luggage_dimensions_for_Ryanair_and_Wizz_Air\"><\/span>What are the carry-on luggage dimensions for Ryanair and Wizz Air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both of these popular low-cost airlines allow you to bring only one small personal item on board in the most basic ticket fare, which must fit easily under the seat in front of you. The maximum permitted dimensions for both carriers are the same: 40 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 20 cm.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_my_own_food_on_board_the_plane\"><\/span>Can I bring my own food on board the plane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can pack snacks for the long journey without any problems, as long as they are classic solid foods such as cookies, filled sandwiches, chocolate, or fresh pastries. However, all liquid and semi-liquid foods, which unfortunately include fruit yogurts, cream soups, or sauces, are subject to strict liquid rules and must fit into 100 ml containers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781863679006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_counts_as_a_liquid_at_the_airport\"><\/span>What exactly counts as a liquid at the airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In addition to beverages, this includes perfumes, creams, gels, toothpaste, liquid makeup, spray and roll-on deodorants, and even yogurt, honey, or baby food pouches. On the other hand, solid soap, powdered shampoo, toothpaste tablets, or solid deodorant are not considered liquids, so you can carry them freely without a bag.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a flight coming up and not sure what you can bring on board? We&#8217;ll show you what belongs in your carry-on, how to handle liquids and cosmetics, and what&#8217;s definitely banned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":86535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"What Can You Take on a Plane in 2026: Carry-On Rules","rank_math_description":"Wondering what you can take on a plane in 2026? Learn the carry-on rules for liquids, cosmetics, electronics and banned items. 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